[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor":3,"chapter-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-112":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: The 11th Primarch - The Black Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1511061,1962,"Chapter 112: The Legionnaires' Transformation","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>Gibbs led four Shadows of Order into the palace. The native king's cramped throne room could barely accommodate their towering form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a golden crown and holding a scepter of gold, the swollen-chinned king sat on his false throne, visibly trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperium of Man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You descend from the heavens and demand our submission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order replied in a calm voice, as if speaking undeniable truth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king sneered. \"I have an army of a hundred thousand men. I also have—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gibbs had discussed this scenario in detail with Arsena beforehand and received strategic advice from the Primarch's aide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Legion knew that Arsena came from a primitive world and could understand the mindset of the natives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now a \"Lawyer\", Gibbs decided to follow the suggestion: demonstrate power first to make the natives understand their weakness, then persuade them with \"patience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, He drew his pistol, raised it, and fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace's left wall disintegrated in a thunderous blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire building shook; the pillars trembled, but managed to hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Lawyer\" looked around at the frightened crowd and addressed the king, who had tumbled from his false throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the power of our weapons. Even your elite knights in formation would be reduced to rubble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your weapons cannot scratch our armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To make you fools understand, I'm giving you one chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order slapped his armored chest with his right gauntlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire upon my armor with your best weapons, all at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king, still supporting himself with his scepter, asked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the black armor of the giant looked thicker and sturdier than their golden knight armor, the flintlocks of the Golden Lion Dynasty were the pride of all kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full volley would surely riddle this black knight with holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of crimson passed through Gibbs's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foolishness of this king tested the limits of his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he wanted to unsheathe his chainsword and execute the king and his court, just as he had done countless times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have; these backward people were no threat to him, and he had thirty Legionaries behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Gibbs remembered the Gene-Father expects better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reason should overcome rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have only one chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king, regaining some confidence, decided to avoid more \"divine wrath\" by calling his best men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon the Royal Guard Marksmen! Surround him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, at the royal training ground, Gibbs stood alone, facing a hundred of the Golden Lion Kingdom's finest gunners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin. Don't waste my time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the eager king raised his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzzles flashed, a hail of bullets surged toward the black-armored warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By local standards, the marksmen were exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the bullets hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White smoke billowed into the air, blinding the view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king was both thrilled and fearful. If this black knight was dead, there were still thirty more of them with weapons that could smite like gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had made arrangements. All knights had been mobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could kill the black knights and seize their divine weapons, he could unify the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to give the command, his eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black armor emerged from the smoke, untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored warrior was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmly, Gibbs dusted himself off and stepped forward, his massive figure towering over the stunned king even while the latter sat on his high throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now you see, your weapons cannot harm us. Our weapons can reduce your army to dust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accept the truth, we could erase your pathetic kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be grateful. Monarch Nareth has chosen to give you a chance. Submit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king's face turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the giant before him, he finally understood the terrifying power this being possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of him walking through the smoke like a god from myth was still vivid in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I…\" He asked, trembling, \"If I submit to your Monarch… will I still keep my lands? My…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mortal. If you serve the Monarch faithfully and execute his will, you will keep what is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… choose… to submit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king forced out the words, humiliated and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the first kingdom conquered, Gibbs used the native king as a guide and led his troops to swiftly conquer the neighboring kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on Persephone Prime EX1, Kirkland's progress was even smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world was ruled by a single false king, obsessed with music, poetry, oil painting, and other forms of art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he witnessed the overwhelming power of the Shadows of Order, the king immediately surrendered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only one problem remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king, speaking on behalf of his people, made a request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through inquiries, Kirkland learned that the low population was due to a common affliction: nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night, when they slept, they experienced terrifying dreams, giant man-eating fish, charging panthers, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These nightmares left them sleepless at night and dazed during the day, plagued by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king begged the strangers from the sky to free them from this ancient curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirkland agreed. Winning the people's hearts was key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered his three squads of Shadows of Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, we'll spread out through the capital. Stay alert, find the source of these nightmares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, under the soft glow of moonlight, the warriors stood vigil in the streets, ever watchful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Kirkland's eyes caught sight of a black cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It walked gracefully out of the shadows, its movements rhythmic, its obsidian-like eyes glinting in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, his spirit vision stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirkland instantly realized this cat was the source of the nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This cat is no ordinary animal. Father collects peculiar creatures and artifacts. He'll love this!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Kirkland ripped off his gauntlet and sprang forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing danger, the cat bolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kirkland was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, he caught the elusive cat, scooping it up with a single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the operation, Kirkland had captured 23 black cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the gift, Nareth immediately recognized them as \"Black dream Cats\", the main ingredient for the potion of Sequence 7: 'Nightmare' of the Darkness pathway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One stellar month later, Nareth, having conquered the Persephone system, ordered the fleet to move out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo reported the discovery of a knight-ruled world, which immediately drew Nareth's interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy the story, my p@treon is 30 chapters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FDaoistJinzu\u003C\u002Fp>",1081,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c0ee1c32b526d8c2c4754d9b07a95c3f5d9b8bc3b8850d9f07a5d09b1a42f53","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-113","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-111",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]